Atascocita's Travian Blaylock (21) breaks up a pass in the end zone during a playoff game at NRG Stadium earlier this year.

Atascocita's Travian Blaylock (21) breaks up a pass in the end zone during a playoff game at NRG Stadium earlier this year.

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Atascocita defensive back Travain Blaylock (21) celebrates after converting a blocked extra point during the first quarter of a District 21-6A high school football game at Turner Stadium Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Humble. less

Atascocita defensive back Travain Blaylock (21) celebrates after converting a blocked extra point during the first quarter of a District 21-6A high school football game at Turner Stadium Thursday, Oct. 20, ... more

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Atascocita cornerback and triple jumper Travian Blaylock (seated, center) and his parents Kristen and Derrick Blaylock at the celebration at Armed Sports Performance Training on Dec. 19 of his signing to play at the University of Wisconsin less

Atascocita cornerback and triple jumper Travian Blaylock (seated, center) and his parents Kristen and Derrick Blaylock at the celebration at Armed Sports Performance Training on Dec. 19 of his signing to play ... more

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Atascocita cornerback and triple jumper Travian Blaylock's mocks signing his official letter of intent to continue his athletic career at the University of Wisconsin that he would officially sign the following day at a celebration of his signing at Armed Sports Performance Training on Dec. 19 less

Atascocita cornerback and triple jumper Travian Blaylock's mocks signing his official letter of intent to continue his athletic career at the University of Wisconsin that he would officially sign the following ... more

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There were football cookies and napkins with the University of Wisconsin logo at the celebration of Atascocita cornerback and triple jumper Travian Blaylock's signing at Armed Sports Performance Training on Dec. 19 less

There were football cookies and napkins with the University of Wisconsin logo at the celebration of Atascocita cornerback and triple jumper Travian Blaylock's signing at Armed Sports Performance Training on ... more

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There were water bottles with University of Wisconsin labels at the celebration of Atascocita cornerback and triple jumper Travian Blaylock's signing at Armed Sports Performance Training on Dec. 19

There were water bottles with University of Wisconsin labels at the celebration of Atascocita cornerback and triple jumper Travian Blaylock's signing at Armed Sports Performance Training on Dec. 19

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Atascocita cornerback signs with Wisconsin

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Atascocita High School senior cornerback Travian Blaylock knew by this past summer that he wanted to continue his athletic career at the University of Wisconsin.

On Tuesday, Dec. 19, Blaylock's family hosted an event with his friends, family, coaches, and teammates at Armed Sports Performance Training in Atascocita to celebrate his signing his national letter of intent the following day to play football and compete in the triple jump at Wisconsin.

"God put me this far," he said. "We'll see where he leads me from there, but I'm very excited and blessed to be able to have this opportunity."

For 2017, the NCAA created a new early signing period for football players, moving the earliest date they could sign from February to Dec. 20.

"I just wanted to sign as early as possible to show them that I'm 100 percent committed to their program, and I'm ready to go up there," Blaylock said about his decision to sign during the early signing period.

Blaylock has been on varsity during his sophomore year, during which period the Eagles went 35-6 and won nine playoff games.

"Travian represents what we are about at Atascocita," said coach Craig Stump. "He is a leader on and off the field, and I am sure he will be successful at Wisconsin."

Blaylock was named first team all-district defensive back each of the past two seasons.

"What makes Travian so great to coach as a defensive back is his attention to detail," said defensive backs coach Charles Nichols. "His physical and intellectual skills allow him to be in the right place at all times. Wisconsin is getting a tremendous football player who is a better young man."

Blaylock will also be competing in the triple jump at Wisconsin.

He finished second at the Class 6A state meet this past spring in the triple jump and is currently the top ranked triple jumper in Texas and the fifth-ranked nationally.

Blaylock acknowledged that Madison, Wisconsin is a long way from his family in Atascocita, but he feels like he is going to become a part of another family up there.

"I'm ready, Badger Nation, Wisconsin family!" Blaylock said excitedly. "I'm ready to show you all what I've got."